The 27-year-old joined the Chinese outfit from German champions Borussia Dortmund in May this year on a four-year contract, but has been linked with a move back to Europe.

"Those are rumours that have come up because some time ago I expressed my intention of leaving China," he told Radio ADN. "It's speculated that I'll return to Europe and that I'll join a big club, but that doesn't depend on me.

"Guangzhou Evergrande signed me six months ago, so the only way I can leave is if someone pays what they paid to sign me.

"I have three more years left on my contract so it's complicated to leave now."